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The photographs taken by the War Relocation Authority (WRA) provide a significant visual record of the experiences of Japanese Americans...

Discover the bizarre and unsettling story of Carl Tanzler and Elena de Hoyos — a tale of obsession, death, and delusion in 1930s Key West. Explore how a radiologist’s fixation led him to preserve his patient’s corpse for years in one of history’s most disturbing love stories.

On the morning of 21 October 1969, Jack Kerouac, one of the most influential writers of the Beat Generation, died in a Florida hospital....

The Anarchy Tour  of 1976, perhaps one of the most infamous tours in rock history, was marked by controversy, cancellations, and moments...

In the shadows of 1930s and 1940s New York, where crime and chaos thrived after dark, one man was always first on the scene—capturing...

Sean Flynn, son of Errol Flynn, left Hollywood to become a daring war photographer. From Vietnam to Cambodia, his bold career ended in mystery when he vanished in 1970. His story blends glamour, danger, and an unresolved disappearance that continues to fascinate.

The story of Adolfo Constanzo is one that blurs the lines between crime, mysticism, and terror, culminating in one of the most grotesque...

In 1991, the California Highway Patrol stopped a white Jaguar in Indio for driving on the wrong side of the road. The driver's...

From Vogue covers to a Chelsea penthouse murder: the remarkable rise and tragic fall of Barbara Daly Baekeland and her son Tony. A story of wealth, obsession and violence

In 1982, the brutal killing of Chinese American draftsman Vincent Chin by two white autoworkers in Detroit exposed deep racial tensions and became a rallying cry for Asian American civil rights. The case’s lenient sentencing sparked national outrage and mobilised a new generation of activists demanding justice.

Tattoos have different meanings across cultures, ranging from sacred symbols to marks of rebellion. In Japan, tattoos are part of a...

In the small, quiet town of Central Point, Virginia, no one could have guessed that a humble couple would spark one of the most...

I take great delight in stumbling across obscure stories of lives that have been lived long ago, but that have possibly been all but...

Speakers' Corner, nestled in the northeast corner of London's Hyde Park, is one of the most iconic sites for free speech in the world....

Roy Cohn was one of the most feared and controversial lawyers in 20th-century America. From the McCarthy hearings to his mentorship of Donald Trump, his career left a trail of influence, scandal, and corruption.

The Thorpe Affair of the 1970s is one of the most infamous political and sex scandals in British history. It irrevocably ended the...

In the 1770s, a collection of erotic Roman cameos from after Tiberius’s reign was published, revealing the intimate artistry of the ancient world — and how the 18th century rediscovered its sensual past.

In the mountainous terrain of southwest China’s Guizhou Province, an ancient and curious tradition endures. Hundreds of wooden coffins,...

Alphonse Gabriel Capone, more commonly known as Al Capone, once stood at the apex of the American underworld, synonymous with organised...

The figure known as the "Leatherman" presents a quiet yet fascinating example of 19th-century itinerant life in rural America. While much...

The Colditz Cock, a glider constructed by Allied prisoners of war (POWs) held at Colditz Castle during the Second World War, represents...

On Christmas Day 1929, Charlie Lawson murdered his wife and six of his children before taking his own life. This shocking family tragedy in North Carolina remains one of America’s most infamous crimes.

Discovered in a Newcastle junk shop, a forgotten police mugshot book reveals the city’s rogues and rascals. Preserved today by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, it’s a rare glimpse into faces and stories once nearly lost to time.

Rocky Dennis lived only 16 years, but his strength in battling a rare bone disorder left an unforgettable mark. His story of resilience inspired the film Mask and continues to remind us that courage and love can shine brighter than tragedy.